Bill > S0804

This bill amends Florida's vehicle registration law to introduce a new annual fee specifically for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which are defined as motor vehicles powered solely by an electric motor using rechargeable batteries without an internal combustion engine. Under the proposed legislation, owners of BEVs registered in Florida will be required to pay a $250 annual fee at initial registration and during each subsequent renewal, in addition to the existing license tax for electric vehicles. The collected fees will be deposited into the State Transportation Trust Fund and designated exclusively for planning, constructing, maintaining, and repairing public roads and transportation infrastructure. This bill appears to be designed to ensure that electric vehicle owners contribute to transportation funding, potentially offsetting reduced gasoline tax revenues as more drivers transition to electric vehicles. The new fee structure will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving vehicle owners and state agencies time to prepare for the change.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/804